Could you provide me with the complete sermon of the Holy Prophet (s) at Ghadir Khum?

Glorification of God Allah is the Creator of everything; He dominates with His power the earth and the heavens. Holy, He is, and Praised, the Lord of the angels and of the spirits. His favours overwhelm whatever He creates, and He is the Mighty over whatever He initiates. He observes all eyes while no eye can observe Him. He is Generous, Clement, Patient. His mercy encompasses everything, and so is His giving. He never rushes His revenge, nor ...

( 2024-09-14 02:51:10 )

Rules of the lost property when found

Any lost property other than an animal, which does not bear any sign by means of which it may be possible to locate its owner, irrespective of whether its value is less than a dirham (12.6 chickpeas of coined silver) or not, can be kept for himself by one who finds it, but the recommended precaution is that he gives it away as Sadaqah on behalf of the owner, whoever he may be. 2574. If a person finds a property whose value is less than a ...

( 2024-09-13 00:18:33 )

If mother forces the child to break the fast at the time of fasting/the Grand Ayatollah Khamenei’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei answered a question about parents forcing their children to break their fast.

Question: If I am fasting and my mother forces me to eat or drink, is my fast void (Baatel)?

The Grand Ayatollah Khamenei: Eating and drinking make fasting void (Baatel) even if it is due to the request and persistence of another person.

( 2024-09-11 05:13:29 )

Who are the Imāms?

Who are the Imāms? Reply: During his lifetime, the Holy Prophet (ṣ) declared that after him there shall be twelve caliphs all of whom will be from Quraysh, and through whom Islam shall be exalted. Jābir ibn Samurah narrates: اثنىٰ إلىٰ عزيزاً الإسلام لايزال يقول –وسلّم ...

( 2024-09-09 09:52:31 )

Gambling

1 Question: What games are haram to play? Answer: Playing in gambling tools, such as chess, dominoes, backgammon, and betting on them is haraam; even playing chess and backgammon [and the like] without betting is haraam. 2 Question: Is selling gambling tools allowed? Answer: Selling gambling tools and equipments and instruments of forbidden amusement, such as violin, is haraam. 3 Question: Some permissible games use dice ...

( 2024-09-09 08:45:28 )

Is it true that the Messenger of Allah (S) once missed his Dawn Prayers?

I wish to know whether the report which says that the Messenger of Allah (S) once missed his morning or Fajr Prayers is true or not. (I had seen this topic being discussed in a book that contained Allamah Tabatabai\'s answers to questions.)Concise answerThis issue is among jurisprudential topics and has also something to do with theological themes. There are reports and narrations transmitted in this regard but jurisprudents are not unanimous ...

( 2024-09-09 08:45:26 )

QUESTION: Was Imam Ja‘far as-Sadiq (peace be upon him) the founder of the Shi‘a school or its promulgator and explainer?

Imam Ja‘far as-Sadiq & the Shi’a School of Thought By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Lutfullah as-Safi al-GulpayganiQUESTION: Was Imam Ja‘far as-Sadiq (peace be upon him) the founder of the Shi‘a school or its promulgator and explainer?ANSWER: Imam as-Sadiq (peace be upon him) acquainted the public with the original Shi‘a school of thought, which perhaps even some friends and devotees of Ahl al-Bait (peace be upon them) had not recognized ...

( 2024-09-09 06:31:36 )

Q: Is not the aborgation of verses, which has been clearly mentioned in the Quran (2:106), nothing more than conspicuous contradiction of the Qur'anic view (about things) and its laws?

Q: Is not the aborgation of verses, which has been clearly mentioned in the Quran (2:106), nothing more than conspicuous contradiction of the Qur'anic view (about things) and its laws? A: Aborgation does not infer contradiction in view or in a particular ruling, rather it suggest that there has been a change in the referent or subject. Explination of this matter is that, sometimes on the account of an amelioration and/or variegation in the ...

( 2024-09-09 01:56:00 )

How old was Imam Ali (AS) on the day of Ghadir?

The event of Ghadir took place on the tenth of the hegira year but there are different views about Imam Ali's date of birth. However, if we are to determine the Imam's date of birth, it depends on which report is considered to be stronger and more authentic. Only then one can determine, with relative confidence, the Imam's date of birth. According to a more famous account by historians about Imam Ali's date of birth, he was born on 30th 'Am ...

( 2024-09-09 00:54:59 )

What is the basic difference between spirituality in Islam and spirituality in Christianity?

The value and credibility of spirituality in every religion are connected directly to genuineness and validity of that religion itself. The religious sources of Christianity present such doctrines that are opposed to reason in such a stark way that even Christians themselves acknowledge not to mention the fact that the spirituality which emanates from such sources leads to numerous deviations. This is the basic difference between ...

( 2024-09-09 00:54:58 )

Is it allowed to pay back debt to usurer? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about paying back debt (loan) to usurer.

Question: Is it allowed to pay back debt (loan) to usurer?

The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: Paying back the original debt (loan) is Wajeb because the original loan is correct and the condition is void (Batel).

( 2024-09-08 05:10:13 )

Since it is superstitious to do the chelle practice in order to conceive a child, which supplications and prayers do you recommend in this regard?

Since it is superstitious to do the chelle practice in order to conceive a child, which supplications and prayers do you recommend in this regard?Concise answerBased on our research through hadith collections, we did not find any reference to the chelle practice for pregnancy. As for supplications for pregnancy, there are some points to be noted:1-This world is a place of tests and tribulations, and everyone is tested in one way or another; one ...

( 2024-09-05 08:08:54 )

The reason for clinging to the ḥadīths of the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a)

The reason for clinging to the ḥadīths of the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a) In order to clarify the Shī‘ah’s view regarding the ḥadīths of the Prophet’s progeny (‘a), two topics are worth considering: The essence of the ḥadīths of the infallible Imāms (‘a), and The proofs of the credibility and necessity of holding fast to the Ahl al-Bayt of the Prophet (ṣ). Having provided solid proofs, we shall examine the two topics ...

( 2024-09-03 04:11:21 )

There are several reasons why the third ayah of Surah Al-Maidah cannot be about the event of Ghadir! Please share your viewpoint about this?

According to Shia scholars and Quranic commentators, “الیوم اکملت لکم دینکم” which is part of the third ayah of Surah Al-Maidah, has been revealed apart and separate from the rest of the ayah and is considered to describe the event of Ghadir and the caliphate of Imam Ali (as). However, this presumption seems to be irrational for four reasons: The first reason: When confronted with the question about why the ...

( 2024-09-02 06:19:00 )

Shaykh aṣ-Ṣadūq narrates on the authority of Faḍl ibn Shādhān something attributed to Imām ‘Alī ibn Mūsā ar-Ridā (‘a). This sublime narration includes the Imām’s words regarding the necessity of establishing a government. Below is an excerpt from his spe

Shaykh aṣ-Ṣadūq narrates on the authority of Faḍl ibn Shādhān something attributed to Imām ‘Alī ibn Mūsā ar-Ridā (‘a). This sublime narration includes the Imām’s words regarding the necessity of establishing a government. Below is an excerpt from his speech: إلا عاشوا و بقوا الملل من ملّة لا و الفرق من فرقةً لانجد انّا” يجز فلم الدّنيا و الدّين أمر ...

( 2024-09-02 02:34:33 )

Eating & Drinking

1 Question: We are unaware of the ingredients of food sold in shops in Western countries: it might be free from those ingredients that are forbidden to us or it might contain them. Are we allowed to eat such items without looking into their ingredients, or inquiring about them? Or is that not allowed to us? Answer: It is permissible [to eat such food] as long as it is not known that it contains meat, fat, and their derivatives that are ...

( 2024-09-01 07:02:09 )

Bank Related Issues

1 Question: Is it permissible to work in a bank? Answer: If your job does not have anything to do with interest, there is no problem in it. 2 Question: Is it allowed to invest money in foreign banks? Answer: It is permissible. 3 Question: What is your definition of Interest or as the Qur`an calls it, Riba (usury)? Does this term apply to all forms of profit, which are given/taken including banks and other institutions, ...

( 2024-08-31 05:47:44 )

Are Jesus and God the same?

Are Jesus and God the same?I have already talked about this topic in the second chapter, and showed the difference between God and Jesus. If you have not read that yet please do so. Let us see what Jesus himself saysOne of the scribes asked Jesus, Mark 12:28 "…Which is the first commandment of all?" Clearly from the question the man wanted to know the first of all commandments, and the most important one. Jesus replied to him in the following ...

( 2024-08-31 01:49:46 )

What does begotten mean?

What does begotten mean?If Jesus is not the only begotten son of God and not the only born son of God, then what does begotten or born mean? Should the two words be taken literally? The only way we can justify these words is by looking at the Bible again. In I Peter 1:3 the Bible says, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of ...

( 2024-08-31 01:49:46 )

What is Taqiyya and where has it derived from?

1- ''He who disbelieves in Allah after his belief, except him who is compelled and meanwhile his heart is at rest on account of faith, but he who opens (his) breast to disbelief - on these is the wrath of Allah, and they shall have a grievous chastisement.'' (The Holy Quran, 16:106)2- ''And a believing man of Pharaoh's people who hid his faith said …''(The Holy Quran, ...

( 2024-08-30 08:30:54 )